Homemade Maple and Sage Chicken Sausage
Equipment
- large bowl
- measuring spoons
- sharp knife
- Plastic film or wrap
- Skillet
- spatula
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried sage or 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp real maple syrup
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp room-temperature butter
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried sage, red pepper flakes, thyme, maple syrup, cayenne, and butter. Mix until evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic film and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
- Form the mixture into 6 evenly sized sausage patties.
- Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 3–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm and enjoy, or store in an airtight container for later.